The awards recognize brands that achieve cultural significance and deep customer connections.
Los Angeles – December 2, 2025 – Lingokids is proud to announce its inclusion in Fast Company’s annual Brands That Matter list in the General Excellence category. The list honors brands and individuals that go beyond acquiring customers—they resonate deeply with people and communities in a profound way. Through innovative branding and marketing, these companies and nonprofits have established meaningful relevance and cultural impact. The full list can be found on fastcompany.com and in the upcoming Winter print edition hitting newsstands beginning December 16, 2025.
This year’s list includes large international organizations, small-but-mighty companies, and nonprofits, and it highlights 111 brands and 10 CMOs of the Year that inspire genuine engagement and loyalty from their consumers—and influence new adopters to buy in. Every brand included has found an ability to forge an emotional connection with customers, whether leading on the environment or pop culture, engaging B2B customers, or responding meaningfully to current events.
“We’re thrilled to recognize this diverse group of honorees and highlight the work of exceptional marketing leaders,” said Brendan Vaughan, Fast Company’s editor-in-chief. “What unites brands like Netflix, State Farm, and New Balance is their dedication and ingenuity in forging authentic audience relationships through work that resonates in culture.”
Fast Company’s Brands That Matter awards are open to companies of any size, from multinational corporations to small businesses. Applications are judged on their emotional resonance, cultural significance, timeliness, clarity, and originality.
“Being recognized by Fast Company for ‘The Trial’ is incredibly meaningful because this campaign represents everything we stand for at Lingokids,” said Lingokids Founder and CEO Cristóbal Viedma. “We started a vital conversation about parental guilt and screen time that resonates with the 185+ million families we serve globally. ‘The Trial’ challenged misconceptions and showed that quality educational and entertaining content can transform screen time from a source of guilt into a moment of connection and learning. As we continue to push the boundaries of edutainment, awards like this remind us that we’re not just building an app, but shaping the future of entertainment and learning for the next generation.”
Designed to address a significant void in the children’s app market, Lingokids has developed an engaging resource that captivates young minds through interactive play and self-exploration. As a multi-IP platform it delivers immersive and personalized experiences, allowing children to advance at their individual pace with content that is age-appropriate and tailored to their developmental needs. Lingokids provides 3,000+ entertaining activities within a completely secure and ad-free environment, giving parents peace of mind and ensuring guilt-free screen time for their children.
For more information or to view the complete list of honorees, visit fastcompany.com/brands-that-matter/list.
